flights.net LAX → LHR
- Distance
- 5,443 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 5,443 miles. A long premium transatlantic where British Airways and Virgin meet American and United with flagship widebodies. Los Angeles to London links the entertainment capital with a major financial and cultural hub.
Connecting Los Angeles, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 5,443-mile sector nonstop in about 11h 23m. Departures use Los Angeles International Airport, a 9 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LAX–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5,443 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 11h 23m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 between Los Angeles and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September pair good London weather with fares below the summer peak. Winter offers the lowest prices outside holidays.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Los Angeles to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LAX–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Los Angeles to London?
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 5,443 miles (8,760 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 11h 23m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to London?
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the LAX to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 on the Los Angeles–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Los Angeles to London?
- May, June, and September pair good London weather with fares below the summer peak. Winter offers the lowest prices outside holidays.
- Is LAX to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LAX to LHR route connect?
- This route links Los Angeles, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Los Angeles to London route use?
- Flights depart Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.